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Buena park, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Buena park.

Population: 82,592 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Buena park, CA is $925,800 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $694,750 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,729/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$925,800

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$925,800
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+78.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$927,528
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$694,750
Median list price
$774,500
Median price per sqft
$547
1-year sale-price change
-7.8%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
103
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,729/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Anaheim Union High, Buena Park Elementary, Centralia Elementary
Schools include
Hope, Buena Park Middle, Arthur F. Corey Elementary, Buena Terra Elementary, Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
McColl (1.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.8°F
Average high
76.8°F
Average low
56.5°F
Annual precipitation
9.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
160
Days with Moderate air quality
195
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
452
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
73,656
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
81,362

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (44 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
70
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UCI HEALTH-ORANGE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
840
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,994 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
57.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.1%
Median annual property tax
$5,288
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,493,591
Average weekly wage
$1,482
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,281

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Buena parkState medianUS median
Median home value$925,800$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$694,750$696,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,729/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,288$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Buena park, CA?
$925,800.
What is the median sale price in Buena park, CA?
$694,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Buena park, CA?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Buena park, CA?
Typical rent: $2,729/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Buena park, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide.
Is Buena park, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Buena park, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Buena park, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Buena park, CA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: McColl, 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Buena park, CA?
14 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Buena park, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Buena park, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Buena park, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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